‘Her Parents Prayed for Six Days’: Figure Skating Community Mourns 12-Year-Old Kira Meyer After Tragic Electric Scooter Accident

A devastating tragedy has left the South African figure skating community in mourning following the death of 12-year-old Kira Meyer, a promising young athlete whose life was cut short after a serious electric scooter accident.

The morning of May 10, 2026, began like any other for Kira. Full of energy and excitement, she looked forward to another day pursuing her pᴀssion for figure skating—a sport she loved deeply and dedicated countless hours to mastering.

Known for her graceful performances, determination, and warm personality, Kira had become a cherished member of the South African Figure Skating ᴀssociation (SAFSA). Coaches and fellow skaters admired not only her talent on the ice but also the kindness and joy she brought to those around her.

Later that day, tragedy struck.

Kira was involved in an electric scooter accident that left her with catastrophic brain injuries. She was airlifted by helicopter to Milpark Hospital, where medical teams worked urgently to stabilize her condition and reduce severe swelling in her brain.

As doctors fought to save her life, Kira’s parents, Angelique and her husband, remained by her bedside, holding onto hope through every pᴀssing hour.

Throughout the following days, Angelique shared emotional updates with family, friends, and supporters, asking for prayers while expressing faith during an incredibly difficult time.

“We know God is in control,” she wrote, reflecting the hope that sustained the family despite the uncertainty surrounding Kira’s condition.

For six agonizing days, Kira remained in a coma while loved ones waited for signs of improvement. Every medical update carried both hope and fear as family members prayed for the miracle they desperately wished to see.

Sadly, those hopes came to an end when three doctors determined that Kira had suffered irreversible brain death. According to her parents, her lungs had also failed, and life-support machines were keeping her body functioning.

In one of the family’s most emotional messages, Angelique wrote that they were not yet ready to say the words “rest in peace” while their daughter’s body remained connected to medical equipment, describing the unimaginable pain of facing such a loss.

Following the heartbreaking news, the South African Figure Skating ᴀssociation released a statement expressing profound sadness and extending heartfelt condolences to Kira’s family, friends, coaches, and teammates.

Tributes have continued to pour in from across the skating community, with many remembering Kira as a bright, hardworking young athlete whose love for the sport inspired everyone around her.

Though her promising future was tragically cut short, Kira’s pᴀssion, determination, and joyful spirit will remain in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

🕊️ Rest in peace, Kira Meyer. Your light on and off the ice will never be forgotten. ❤️